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The WBdigital Database: A Digital Repository for the Historical DIW-Wochenbericht, 1928–1968

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  • Schöps Marcus

    (Research Infrastructure Department, German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin), Mohrenstraße 58, 10117 Berlin, Germany)

  • Wedekind Enrico

    (Research Infrastructure Department, German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin), Mohrenstraße 58, 10117 Berlin, Germany)

  • Gebel Tobias

    (Research Infrastructure Department, German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin), Mohrenstraße 58, 10117 Berlin, Germany)

  • Kempf Andreas O.

    (Academic Services Department, ZBW – Leibniz Information Center for Economics, Düsternbrooker Weg 120, 24105 Kiel, Germany)

  • Löwe Peter

    (IT & eScience, WZB Berlin Social Science Centre, Reichpietschufer 50, 10785 Berlin, Germany)

  • Kohlhepp Luca

    (Chair for Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Systems, Institute of Computer Science, Wuerzburg University, Am Hubland, D-97074 Wuerzburg, Germany)

  • Gehrke Alexander

    (Chair for Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Systems, Institute of Computer Science, Wuerzburg University, Am Hubland, D-97074 Wuerzburg, Germany)

  • Puppe Frank

    (Chair for Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Systems, Institute of Computer Science, Wuerzburg University, Am Hubland, D-97074 Wuerzburg, Germany)

Abstract

Economic and social scientists are increasingly interested in historical data, but many relevant sources are still available in analog form, limiting accessibility and research potential. This article introduces the WBdigital database, which aims to improve this situation. The database provides digital access to the DIW Wochenbericht (1928–1968), including its economic texts and time series data covering both German and international perspectives. These research data offer an ideal framework for investigating important research questions related to historical contexts and current economic challenges. Thus, we hope that the WBdigital database will be a valuable tool for researchers interested in economic history.

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  • Schöps Marcus & Wedekind Enrico & Gebel Tobias & Kempf Andreas O. & Löwe Peter & Kohlhepp Luca & Gehrke Alexander & Puppe Frank, 2025. "The WBdigital Database: A Digital Repository for the Historical DIW-Wochenbericht, 1928–1968," Journal of Economics and Statistics (Jahrbuecher fuer Nationaloekonomie und Statistik), De Gruyter, vol. 245(4-5), pages 577-588.
    • Handle: RePEc:jns:jbstat:v:245:y:2025:i:4-5:p:577-588:n:1006
    DOI: 10.1515/jbnst-2024-0055
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    1. Fremdling Rainer, 2010. "German Agricultural Employment, Production and Labour Productivity: A New Benchmark for 1936 and a Note on Hoffmann′s Tales," Jahrbuch für Wirtschaftsgeschichte / Economic History Yearbook, De Gruyter, vol. 51(1), pages 215-228, June.
    2. Fremdling Rainer, 2010. "German Agricultural Employment, Production and Labour Productivity: A New Benchmark for 1936 and a Note on Hoffmann’s Tales," Jahrbuch für Wirtschaftsgeschichte / Economic History Yearbook, De Gruyter, vol. 51(1), pages 215-228, June.
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    JEL classification:

    • N01 - Economic History - - General - - - Development of the Discipline: Historiographical; Sources and Methods
    • N14 - Economic History - - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics; Industrial Structure; Growth; Fluctuations - - - Europe: 1913-

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